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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 310.03 and 85.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 310.03 and 85.06 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 310.03 = 85.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/310.03 = 85.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 310.03 × 85.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 26,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371.15/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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