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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 310.29 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 310.29 and 85.33 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 310.29 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/310.29 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 310.29 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 26,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,477.05/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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