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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 310.32 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 310.32 and 85.20 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 310.32 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/310.32 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 310.32 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 26,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439.26/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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