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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 313.92 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 313.92 and 87.56 is: 131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 313.92 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/313.92 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 313.92 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 27,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486.84/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.31

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