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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 311.74 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 311.74 and 86.01 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 311.74 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/311.74 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 311.74 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 26,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812.76/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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