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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 310.49 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 310.49 and 85.26 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 310.49 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/310.49 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 310.49 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 26,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471.95/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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