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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.90, 314.85 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.90, 314.85 and 88.14 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.90 : 314.85 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.90/314.85 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.90x = 314.85 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.90x = 27,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750.88/209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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