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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 315.98 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 315.98 and 73.73 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 315.98 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/315.98 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 315.98 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 23,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,297.21/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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