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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 312.79 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 312.79 and 87.07 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 312.79 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/312.79 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 312.79 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 27,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234.63/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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