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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.47 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.47 and 86.59 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.47 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.47 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.47 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 27,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.78/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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