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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 314.22 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 314.22 and 72.49 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 314.22 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/314.22 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 314.22 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 22,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777.81/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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