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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.86 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.86 and 88.16 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.86 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.86 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.86 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 27,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758.06/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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