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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.36 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.36 and 85.81 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.36 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.36 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.36 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 26,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717.80/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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