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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 314.36 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 314.36 and 72.65 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 314.36 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/314.36 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 314.36 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 22,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838.25/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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