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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.03 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.03 and 73.78 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.03 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.03 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.03 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 23,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,316.69/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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