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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 316.03 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 316.03 and 73.70 is: 110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 316.03 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/316.03 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 316.03 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 23,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291.23/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.57

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