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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.28 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.28 and 87.80 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.28 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.28 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.28 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 27,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592.21/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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