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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 311.33 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 311.33 and 85.82 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 311.33 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/311.33 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 311.33 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 26,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716.35/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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