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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.31 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.31 and 86.49 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.31 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.31 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.31 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 27,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011.69/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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