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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 311.24 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 311.24 and 85.69 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 311.24 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/311.24 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 311.24 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 26,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670.76/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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