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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.92 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.92 and 86.86 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.92 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.92 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.92 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 27,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180.23/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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