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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 310.91 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 310.91 and 85.44 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 310.91 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/310.91 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 310.91 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 26,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563.72/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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