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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 312 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 312 and 86.46 is: 129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 312 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/312 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 312 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 26,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.52/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.55

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