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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 313.73 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 313.73 and 87.31 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 313.73 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/313.73 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 313.73 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 27,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391.77/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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