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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 313.92 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 313.92 and 87.49 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 313.92 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/313.92 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 313.92 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 27,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464.42/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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