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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 310.24 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 310.24 and 85.01 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 310.24 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/310.24 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 310.24 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 26,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373.50/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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