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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.28 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.28 and 87.12 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.28 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.28 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.28 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 27,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292.95/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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