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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.71 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.71 and 87.42 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.71 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.71 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.71 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 27,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,424.53/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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