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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 313.82 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 313.82 and 72.20 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 313.82 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/313.82 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 313.82 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 22,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657.13/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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