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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 310.54 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 310.54 and 85.31 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 310.54 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/310.54 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 310.54 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 26,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,492.17/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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