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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.13, 313.81 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.13, 313.81 and 87.48 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.13 : 313.81 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.13/313.81 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.13x = 313.81 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.13x = 27,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450.70/209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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