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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.87, 313.26 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.87, 313.26 and 87.14 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.87 : 313.26 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.87/313.26 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.87x = 313.26 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.87x = 27,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295.58/208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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