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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.18 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.18 and 86.52 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.18 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.18 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.18 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 27,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,009.81/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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