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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.58 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.58 and 87.95 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.58 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.58 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.58 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 27,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668.43/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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