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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.43 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.43 and 87.25 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.43 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.43 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.43 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 27,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346.77/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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