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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.13 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.13 and 72.49 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.13 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.13 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.13 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 22,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771.28/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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