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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 315.88 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 315.88 and 73.63 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 315.88 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/315.88 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 315.88 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 23,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258.24/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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