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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.15, 313.79 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.15, 313.79 and 87.50 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.15 : 313.79 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.15/313.79 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.15x = 313.79 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.15x = 27,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456.63/209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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