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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 312.03 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 312.03 and 86.21 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 312.03 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/312.03 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 312.03 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 26,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,898.55/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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