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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 316.04 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 316.04 and 73.69 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 316.04 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/316.04 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 316.04 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 23,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287.83/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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