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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.89 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.89 and 86.85 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.89 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.89 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.89 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 27,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174.06/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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