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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 311.17 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 311.17 and 85.74 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 311.17 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/311.17 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 311.17 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 26,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679.72/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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