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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.69 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.69 and 86.66 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.69 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.69 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.69 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 27,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,096.15/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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