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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 313.78 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 313.78 and 72.27 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 313.78 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/313.78 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 313.78 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 22,676.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676.88/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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