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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 311.39 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 311.39 and 85.89 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 311.39 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/311.39 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 311.39 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 26,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,745.29/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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