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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.75 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.75 and 88.09 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.75 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.75 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.75 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 27,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725.76/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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