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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 314.33 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 314.33 and 86.17 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 314.33 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/314.33 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 314.33 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 27,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085.82/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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