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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 313.60 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 313.60 and 87.27 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 313.60 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/313.60 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 313.60 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 27,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367.87/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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