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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.24 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.24 and 72.61 is: 108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.24 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.24 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.24 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 22,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,816.97/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.86

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