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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 313.95 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 313.95 and 72.44 is: 108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 313.95 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/313.95 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 313.95 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 22,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,740.97/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.57

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