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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 310.95 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 310.95 and 85.64 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 310.95 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/310.95 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 310.95 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 26,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628.20/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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