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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.69 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.69 and 88.02 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.69 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.69 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.69 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 27,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,698.57/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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