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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.44 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.44 and 86.60 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.44 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.44 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.44 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 27,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057.30/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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