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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 311.81 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 311.81 and 86.13 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 311.81 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/311.81 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 311.81 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 26,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856.20/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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