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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.56 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.56 and 87.35 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.56 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.56 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.56 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 27,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387.90/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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