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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 311.97 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 311.97 and 84.58 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 311.97 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/311.97 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 311.97 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 26,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,384.86/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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