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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.40 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.40 and 88.02 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.40 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.40 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.40 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 27,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673.49/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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