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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 312.60 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 312.60 and 86.67 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 312.60 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/312.60 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 312.60 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 27,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,091.48/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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