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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 314.70 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 314.70 and 72.79 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 314.70 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/314.70 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 314.70 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 22,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907.01/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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