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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.82 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.82 and 72.87 is: 109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.82 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.82 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.82 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 22,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940.93/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.31

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