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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 310.14 and 85.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 310.14 and 85.00 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 310.14 = 85.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/310.14 = 85.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 310.14 × 85.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 26,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359.92/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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