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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 313.99 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 313.99 and 72.39 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 313.99 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/313.99 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 313.99 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 22,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729.74/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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