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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 312.64 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 312.64 and 86.69 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 312.64 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/312.64 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 312.64 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 27,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102.76/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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