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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 311.23 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 311.23 and 85.72 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 311.23 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/311.23 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 311.23 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 26,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678.64/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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