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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.44 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.44 and 72.83 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.44 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.44 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.44 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 22,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900.67/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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