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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.67 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.67 and 86.05 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.67 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.67 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.67 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 26,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818.42/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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