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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.26 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.26 and 72.56 is: 108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.26 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.26 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.26 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 22,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.31/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.84

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