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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 313.03 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 313.03 and 86.84 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 313.03 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/313.03 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 313.03 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 27,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183.24/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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