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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 314.45 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 314.45 and 72.61 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 314.45 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/314.45 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 314.45 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 22,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832.21/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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