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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 312.08 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 312.08 and 86.33 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 312.08 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/312.08 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 312.08 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 26,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941.87/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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