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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 316.02 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 316.02 and 73.75 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 316.02 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/316.02 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 316.02 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 23,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306.48/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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