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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 313.70 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 313.70 and 87.46 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 313.70 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/313.70 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 313.70 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 27,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,436.20/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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