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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.80, 311.83 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.80, 311.83 and 86.04 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.80 : 311.83 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.80/311.83 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.80x = 311.83 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.80x = 26,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,829.85/207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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