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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 310.40 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 310.40 and 85.13 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 310.40 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/310.40 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 310.40 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 26,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422.37/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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