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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 312.03 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 312.03 and 86.40 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 312.03 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/312.03 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 312.03 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 26,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.39/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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