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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.84 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.84 and 86.26 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.84 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.84 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.84 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 26,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,899.32/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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