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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 312 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 312 and 86.36 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 312 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/312 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 312 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 26,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,944.32/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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