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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 311.97 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 311.97 and 86.18 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 311.97 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/311.97 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 311.97 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 26,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885.57/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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