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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 313.22 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 313.22 and 87.04 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 313.22 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/313.22 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 313.22 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 27,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262.67/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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