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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.49, 315.78 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.49, 315.78 and 73.53 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.49 : 315.78 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.49/315.78 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.49x = 315.78 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.49x = 23,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219.30/210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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