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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 312.35 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 312.35 and 86.40 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 312.35 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/312.35 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 312.35 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 26,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,986.02/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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