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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 310.97 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 310.97 and 85.59 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 310.97 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/310.97 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 310.97 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 26,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615.49/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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