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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 314.50 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 314.50 and 87.88 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 314.50 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/314.50 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 314.50 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 27,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638.26/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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