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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.03, 310.60 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.03, 310.60 and 85.33 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.03 : 310.60 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.03/310.60 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.03x = 310.60 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.03x = 26,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503.50/207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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