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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 314.51 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 314.51 and 87.92 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 314.51 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/314.51 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 314.51 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 27,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649.71/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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