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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.42 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.42 and 87.18 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.42 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.42 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.42 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 27,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,323.96/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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