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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 310.05 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 310.05 and 85.10 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 310.05 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/310.05 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 310.05 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 26,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,383.70/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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