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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 311.49 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 311.49 and 86.03 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 311.49 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/311.49 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 311.49 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 26,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795.93/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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