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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 314.13 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 314.13 and 72.41 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 314.13 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/314.13 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 314.13 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 22,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,746.15/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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