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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 311.94 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 311.94 and 86.13 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 311.94 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/311.94 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 311.94 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 26,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,866.97/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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