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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 312.26 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 312.26 and 86.42 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 312.26 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/312.26 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 312.26 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 26,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,984.10/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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