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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 316.36 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 316.36 and 73.99 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 316.36 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/316.36 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 316.36 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 23,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407.48/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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