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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 311.60 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 311.60 and 86.02 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 311.60 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/311.60 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 311.60 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 26,803.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803.83/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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