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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 314.33 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 314.33 and 87.73 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 314.33 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/314.33 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 314.33 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 27,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574.82/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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