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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 310.79 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 310.79 and 83.85 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 310.79 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/310.79 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 310.79 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 26,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.32/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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