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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.47, 314.08 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.47, 314.08 and 72.44 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.47 : 314.08 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.47/314.08 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.47x = 314.08 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.47x = 22,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.56/209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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