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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.73 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.73 and 88.02 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.73 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.73 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.73 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 27,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702.53/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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