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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 312.03 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 312.03 and 86.22 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 312.03 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/312.03 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 312.03 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 26,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,903.23/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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