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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 316.28 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 316.28 and 73.88 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 316.28 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/316.28 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 316.28 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 23,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365.37/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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