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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 314.48 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 314.48 and 72.65 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 314.48 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/314.48 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 314.48 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 22,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845.58/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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