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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 310.46 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 310.46 and 85.37 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 310.46 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/310.46 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 310.46 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 26,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503.54/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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