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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 314.72 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 314.72 and 72.87 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 314.72 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/314.72 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 314.72 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 22,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934.92/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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