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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 310.52 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 310.52 and 85.26 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 310.52 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/310.52 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 310.52 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 26,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474.94/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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