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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 314.08 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 314.08 and 87.68 is: 131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 314.08 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/314.08 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 314.08 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 27,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.10/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.57

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