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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.15, 312.14 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.15, 312.14 and 86.40 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.15 : 312.14 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.15/312.14 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.15x = 312.14 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.15x = 26,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.90/208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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