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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 314.36 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 314.36 and 72.66 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 314.36 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/314.36 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 314.36 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 22,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841.03/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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