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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.65 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.65 and 87.99 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.65 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.65 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.65 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 27,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686.05/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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