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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.43 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.43 and 88.02 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.43 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.43 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.43 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 27,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,676.13/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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