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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 314.45 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 314.45 and 72.67 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 314.45 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/314.45 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 314.45 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 22,851.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,851.08/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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