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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.82 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.82 and 72.23 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.82 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.82 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.82 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 22,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665.97/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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