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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.37, 312.63 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.37, 312.63 and 86.72 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.37 : 312.63 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.37/312.63 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.37x = 312.63 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.37x = 27,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111.88/208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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