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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.51 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.51 and 72.74 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.51 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.51 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.51 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 22,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875.52/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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