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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 312.75 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 312.75 and 86.96 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 312.75 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/312.75 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 312.75 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 27,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.18/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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