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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 313.92 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 313.92 and 72.37 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 313.92 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/313.92 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 313.92 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 22,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717.24/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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