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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 314.49 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 314.49 and 72.68 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 314.49 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/314.49 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 314.49 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 22,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.56/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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