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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.42 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.42 and 86.46 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.42 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.42 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.42 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 27,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011.83/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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