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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 313.78 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 313.78 and 87.49 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 313.78 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/313.78 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 313.78 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 27,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452.61/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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