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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 311.88 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 311.88 and 86.22 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 311.88 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/311.88 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 311.88 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 26,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,890.29/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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