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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 314.07 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 314.07 and 87.68 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 314.07 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/314.07 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 314.07 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 27,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,536.09/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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