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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 314.63 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 314.63 and 87.91 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 314.63 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/314.63 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 314.63 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 27,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659.12/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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