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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.64 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.64 and 87.32 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.64 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.64 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.64 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 27,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385.04/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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