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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 314.24 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 314.24 and 72.54 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 314.24 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/314.24 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 314.24 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 22,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794.61/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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