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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 310.31 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 310.31 and 85.16 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 310.31 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/310.31 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 310.31 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 26,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426.00/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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