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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.95, 316.33 and 73.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.95, 316.33 and 73.98 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.95 : 316.33 = 73.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.95/316.33 = 73.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.95x = 316.33 × 73.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.95x = 23,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.91/210.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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