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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.13, 313.65 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.13, 313.65 and 87.36 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.13 : 313.65 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.13/313.65 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.13x = 313.65 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.13x = 27,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,400.46/209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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