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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 310.31 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 310.31 and 85.24 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 310.31 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/310.31 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 310.31 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 26,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450.82/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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