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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 313.50 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 313.50 and 72.06 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 313.50 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/313.50 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 313.50 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 22,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590.81/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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