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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.76 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.76 and 72.93 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.76 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.76 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.76 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 22,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955.45/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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