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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 314.95 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 314.95 and 72.95 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 314.95 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/314.95 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 314.95 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 22,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.85/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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