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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 312.63 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 312.63 and 86.77 is: 130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 312.63 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/312.63 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 312.63 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 27,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,126.91/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.08

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