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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 313.95 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 313.95 and 72.34 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 313.95 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/313.95 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 313.95 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 22,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710.78/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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