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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 311.06 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 311.06 and 85.55 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 311.06 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/311.06 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 311.06 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 26,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612.17/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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