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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 312.36 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 312.36 and 86.62 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 312.36 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/312.36 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 312.36 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 27,056.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.62/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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