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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 314.04 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 314.04 and 72.40 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 314.04 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/314.04 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 314.04 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 22,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,736.50/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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