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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 310.05 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 310.05 and 85.02 is: 127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 310.05 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/310.05 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 310.05 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 26,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,360.45/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.47

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