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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.08 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.08 and 87.64 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.08 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.08 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.08 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 27,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525.97/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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