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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 313.86 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 313.86 and 87.51 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 313.86 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/313.86 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 313.86 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 27,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465.89/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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