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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.48 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.48 and 86.48 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.48 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.48 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.48 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 27,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023.27/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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