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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 314.25 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 314.25 and 87.74 is: 131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 314.25 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/314.25 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 314.25 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 27,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,572.30/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.56

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