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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 314.40 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 314.40 and 87.88 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 314.40 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/314.40 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 314.40 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 27,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627.90/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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