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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 312.63 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 312.63 and 86.65 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 312.63 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/312.63 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 312.63 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 27,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,088.28/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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