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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.82 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.82 and 86.16 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.82 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.82 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.82 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 26,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,866.41/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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