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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 311.72 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 311.72 and 86.08 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 311.72 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/311.72 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 311.72 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 26,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832.86/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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