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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.86 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.86 and 73.61 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.86 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.86 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.86 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 23,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,250.09/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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