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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 310.16 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 310.16 and 85.01 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 310.16 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/310.16 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 310.16 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 26,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,366.70/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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