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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.49 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.49 and 85.19 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.49 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.49 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.49 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 26,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450.64/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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