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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.91, 316.38 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.91, 316.38 and 73.97 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.91 : 316.38 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.91/316.38 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.91x = 316.38 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.91x = 23,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.42/210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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