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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 312.40 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 312.40 and 86.49 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 312.40 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/312.40 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 312.40 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 27,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,019.48/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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