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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 313.10 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 313.10 and 87.05 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 313.10 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/313.10 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 313.10 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 27,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255.36/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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