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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 312.48 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 312.48 and 86.67 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 312.48 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/312.48 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 312.48 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 27,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082.64/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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