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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 312.82 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 312.82 and 87.05 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 312.82 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/312.82 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 312.82 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 27,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230.98/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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