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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 313.32 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 313.32 and 87.20 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 313.32 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/313.32 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 313.32 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 27,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321.50/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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