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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.55 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.55 and 85.27 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.55 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.55 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.55 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 26,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,480.60/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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