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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.64 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.64 and 72.84 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.64 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.64 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.64 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 22,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918.38/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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