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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.93 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.93 and 86.23 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.93 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.93 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.93 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 26,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,897.72/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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