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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 311.14 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 311.14 and 85.64 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 311.14 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/311.14 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 311.14 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 26,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,646.03/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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