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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.21, 313.79 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.21, 313.79 and 72.25 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.21 : 313.79 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.21/313.79 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.21x = 313.79 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.21x = 22,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670.18/209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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