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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 310.50 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 310.50 and 85.41 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 310.50 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/310.50 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 310.50 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 26,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519.81/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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