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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 314.28 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 314.28 and 87.88 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 314.28 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/314.28 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 314.28 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 27,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,618.93/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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