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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 314.49 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 314.49 and 87.83 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 314.49 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/314.49 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 314.49 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 27,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620.43/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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