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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 314.78 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 314.78 and 73.01 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 314.78 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/314.78 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 314.78 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 22,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980.51/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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