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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.75 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.75 and 72.86 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.75 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.75 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.75 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 22,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930.75/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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