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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 311.83 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 311.83 and 86.09 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 311.83 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/311.83 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 311.83 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 26,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843.67/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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