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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 313.77 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 313.77 and 87.58 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 313.77 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/313.77 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 313.77 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 27,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480.70/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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