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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 311.21 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 311.21 and 85.84 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 311.21 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/311.21 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 311.21 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 26,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713.38/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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