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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 314.46 and 87.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 314.46 and 87.97 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 314.46 = 87.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/314.46 = 87.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 314.46 × 87.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 27,663.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663.05/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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