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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.03, 310.28 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.03, 310.28 and 85.13 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.03 : 310.28 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.03/310.28 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.03x = 310.28 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.03x = 26,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412.16/207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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