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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 314.28 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 314.28 and 72.60 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 314.28 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/314.28 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 314.28 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 22,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.55/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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