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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 315 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 315 and 73.08 is: 109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 315 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/315 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 315 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 23,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020.20/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.64

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