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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 313.62 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 313.62 and 72.08 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 313.62 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/313.62 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 313.62 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 22,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605.73/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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