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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 311.91 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 311.91 and 86.11 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 311.91 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/311.91 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 311.91 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 26,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,858.57/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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