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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 313.27 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 313.27 and 87.12 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 313.27 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/313.27 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 313.27 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 27,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291.86/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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