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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 314.96 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 314.96 and 88.32 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 314.96 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/314.96 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 314.96 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 27,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818.01/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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