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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 315.76 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 315.76 and 73.62 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 315.76 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/315.76 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 315.76 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 23,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.25/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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