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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 314.70 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 314.70 and 86.41 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 314.70 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/314.70 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 314.70 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 27,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193.23/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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