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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 313.74 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 313.74 and 87.39 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 313.74 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/313.74 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 313.74 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 27,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417.74/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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