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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 310.71 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 310.71 and 85.41 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 310.71 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/310.71 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 310.71 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 26,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537.74/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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