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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.50 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.50 and 85.21 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.50 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.50 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.50 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 26,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,457.71/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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