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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.31, 312.46 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.31, 312.46 and 86.54 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.31 : 312.46 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.31/312.46 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.31x = 312.46 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.31x = 27,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038.51/208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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