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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.17 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.17 and 85.14 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.17 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.17 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.17 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 26,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,407.87/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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