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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 314.04 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 314.04 and 87.93 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 314.04 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/314.04 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 314.04 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 27,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,613.54/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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