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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 316.34 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 316.34 and 73.94 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 316.34 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/316.34 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 316.34 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 23,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.18/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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