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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.15 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.15 and 87.71 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.15 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.15 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.15 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 27,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555.10/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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