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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.45 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.45 and 87.73 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.45 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.45 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.45 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 27,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586.70/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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