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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.83, 314.80 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.83, 314.80 and 88.12 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.83 : 314.80 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.83/314.80 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.83x = 314.80 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.83x = 27,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740.18/209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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