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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.94 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.94 and 88.23 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.94 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.94 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.94 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 27,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788.67/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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