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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 310.86 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 310.86 and 85.52 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 310.86 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/310.86 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 310.86 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 26,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,584.75/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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