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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 314.43 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 314.43 and 86.19 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 314.43 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/314.43 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 314.43 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 27,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.08/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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