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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 311.11 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 311.11 and 85.75 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 311.11 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/311.11 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 311.11 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 26,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,677.68/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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