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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 314.75 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 314.75 and 88.07 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 314.75 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/314.75 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 314.75 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 27,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,719.59/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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