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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.16 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.16 and 87.18 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.16 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.16 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.16 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 27,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.85/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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