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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 313.64 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 313.64 and 87.32 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 313.64 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/313.64 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 313.64 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 27,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386.61/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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