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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.66 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.66 and 87.35 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.66 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.66 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.66 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 27,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398.20/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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