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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 314.21 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 314.21 and 72.55 is: 108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 314.21 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/314.21 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 314.21 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 22,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795.94/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.79

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