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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 313.65 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 313.65 and 72.11 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 313.65 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/313.65 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 313.65 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 22,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617.82/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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