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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.89 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.89 and 88.36 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.89 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.89 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.89 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 27,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822.67/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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