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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 314.13 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 314.13 and 87.58 is: 131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 314.13 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/314.13 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 314.13 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 27,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511.51/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.40

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