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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 314.38 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 314.38 and 87.78 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 314.38 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/314.38 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 314.38 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 27,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,597.57/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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