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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 316.15 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 316.15 and 73.91 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 316.15 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/316.15 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 316.15 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 23,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366.65/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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