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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.07, 310.44 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.07, 310.44 and 85.21 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.07 : 310.44 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.07/310.44 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.07x = 310.44 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.07x = 26,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,452.59/207.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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