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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 316.24 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 316.24 and 73.88 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 316.24 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/316.24 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 316.24 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 23,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363.81/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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