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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 314.10 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 314.10 and 72.45 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 314.10 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/314.10 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 314.10 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 22,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.55/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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