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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.79 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.79 and 87.41 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.79 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.79 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.79 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 27,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,426.38/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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