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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 314.73 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 314.73 and 88.08 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 314.73 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/314.73 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 314.73 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 27,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.42/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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