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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 310.35 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 310.35 and 85.13 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 310.35 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/310.35 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 310.35 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 26,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420.10/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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