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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 314.06 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 314.06 and 87.66 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 314.06 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/314.06 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 314.06 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 27,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528.49/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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