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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.49 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.49 and 87.94 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.49 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.49 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.49 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 27,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656.25/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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