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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 312.99 and 87.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 312.99 and 87.00 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 312.99 = 87.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/312.99 = 87.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 312.99 × 87.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 27,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.57/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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