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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.20 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.20 and 86.62 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.20 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.20 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.20 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 27,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042.76/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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