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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 312.44 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 312.44 and 86.49 is: 129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 312.44 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/312.44 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 312.44 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 27,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022.50/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.78

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