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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 310.88 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 310.88 and 85.68 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 310.88 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/310.88 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 310.88 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 26,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635.77/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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