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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.25, 310.67 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.25, 310.67 and 85.60 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.25 : 310.67 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.25/310.67 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.25x = 310.67 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.25x = 26,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592.47/207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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