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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 310.19 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 310.19 and 85.23 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 310.19 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/310.19 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 310.19 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 26,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437.49/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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