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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 312.82 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 312.82 and 86.83 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 312.82 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/312.82 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 312.82 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 27,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162.16/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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