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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.28 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.28 and 86.56 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.28 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.28 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.28 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 27,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,030.96/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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