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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 316.31 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 316.31 and 73.87 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 316.31 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/316.31 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 316.31 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 23,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364.94/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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