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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 314.94 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 314.94 and 88.14 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 314.94 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/314.94 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 314.94 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 27,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758.81/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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