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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.87 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.87 and 87.54 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.87 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.87 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.87 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 27,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475.74/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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