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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 315.99 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 315.99 and 73.68 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 315.99 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/315.99 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 315.99 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 23,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282.14/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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