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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 310.11 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 310.11 and 85.11 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 310.11 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/310.11 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 310.11 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 26,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393.46/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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