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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 314.11 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 314.11 and 87.69 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 314.11 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/314.11 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 314.11 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 27,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542.74/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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