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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 314.76 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 314.76 and 131.88 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 314.76 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/314.76 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 314.76 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 41,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,510.55/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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