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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 312.10 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 312.10 and 86.44 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 312.10 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/312.10 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 312.10 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 26,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,977.92/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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