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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 312.24 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 312.24 and 86.36 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 312.24 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/312.24 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 312.24 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 26,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963.49/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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