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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.47, 314.19 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.47, 314.19 and 72.51 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.47 : 314.19 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.47/314.19 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.47x = 314.19 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.47x = 22,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781.92/209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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