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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 314.69 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 314.69 and 72.87 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 314.69 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/314.69 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 314.69 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 22,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.69/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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