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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.98 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.98 and 85.48 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.98 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.98 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.98 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 26,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582.57/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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