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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.17 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.17 and 86.51 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.17 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.17 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.17 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 27,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,003.83/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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