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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.72 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.72 and 72.88 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.72 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.72 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.72 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 22,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936.79/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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