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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 313.38 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 313.38 and 72.04 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 313.38 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/313.38 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 313.38 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 22,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575.90/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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