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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.48 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.48 and 87.24 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.48 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.48 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.48 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 27,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348.00/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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