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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.20 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.20 and 85.11 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.20 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.20 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.20 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 26,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399.64/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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