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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 314.73 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 314.73 and 88.05 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 314.73 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/314.73 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 314.73 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 27,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711.39/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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