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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 313.55 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 313.55 and 87.30 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 313.55 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/313.55 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 313.55 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 27,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.92/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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