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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.95, 314.86 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.95, 314.86 and 88.27 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.95 : 314.86 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.95/314.86 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.95x = 314.86 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.95x = 27,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792.69/209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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