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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 313.07 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 313.07 and 86.87 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 313.07 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/313.07 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 313.07 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 27,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196.74/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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