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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 311.11 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 311.11 and 85.69 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 311.11 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/311.11 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 311.11 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 26,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659.02/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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