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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.53 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.53 and 72.22 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.53 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.53 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.53 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 22,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,643.14/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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