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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 313.89 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 313.89 and 87.67 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 313.89 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/313.89 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 313.89 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 27,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518.74/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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