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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 315.73 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 315.73 and 73.59 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 315.73 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/315.73 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 315.73 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 23,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,234.57/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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