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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312.12 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312.12 and 86.34 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312.12 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312.12 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312.12 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 26,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948.44/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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