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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 313.68 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 313.68 and 87.40 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 313.68 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/313.68 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 313.68 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 27,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415.63/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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