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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 314.14 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 314.14 and 87.93 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 314.14 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/314.14 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 314.14 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 27,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622.33/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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