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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 316.46 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 316.46 and 74.10 is: 111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 316.46 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/316.46 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 316.46 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 23,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448.86/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.16

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