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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 311.97 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 311.97 and 86.19 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 311.97 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/311.97 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 311.97 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 26,888.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,888.69/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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