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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 314.00 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 314.00 and 72.32 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 314.00 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/314.00 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 314.00 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 22,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707.70/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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