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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.98, 1,095.14 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.98, 1,095.14 and 209.96 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.98 : 1,095.14 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.98/1,095.14 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.98x = 1,095.14 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.98x = 229,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,933.57/729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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