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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.11, 313.66 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.11, 313.66 and 72.15 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.11 : 313.66 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.11/313.66 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.11x = 313.66 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.11x = 22,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630.57/209.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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