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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 314.48 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 314.48 and 72.73 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 314.48 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/314.48 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 314.48 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 22,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872.40/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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