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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 314.16 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 314.16 and 87.42 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 314.16 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/314.16 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 314.16 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 27,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463.87/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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