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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.16 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.16 and 85.71 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.16 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.16 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.16 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 26,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.97/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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