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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 313.87 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 313.87 and 87.54 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 313.87 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/313.87 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 313.87 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 27,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476.18/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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