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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 314.50 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 314.50 and 72.73 is: 109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 314.50 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/314.50 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 314.50 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 22,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,873.59/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.08

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