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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 314.02 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 314.02 and 72.36 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 314.02 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/314.02 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 314.02 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 22,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723.45/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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