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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 314.58 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 314.58 and 87.94 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 314.58 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/314.58 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 314.58 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 27,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664.17/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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