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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.43 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.43 and 87.93 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.43 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.43 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.43 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 27,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647.83/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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