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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 316.26 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 316.26 and 73.91 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 316.26 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/316.26 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 316.26 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 23,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373.20/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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