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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 311.62 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 311.62 and 86.21 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 311.62 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/311.62 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 311.62 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 26,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864.76/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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