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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 315.69 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 315.69 and 73.57 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 315.69 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/315.69 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 315.69 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 23,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224.25/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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