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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 314.57 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 314.57 and 87.95 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 314.57 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/314.57 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 314.57 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 27,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665.08/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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