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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.67 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.67 and 87.99 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.67 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.67 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.67 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 27,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.81/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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