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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 311.29 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 311.29 and 86.07 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 311.29 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/311.29 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 311.29 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 26,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792.52/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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