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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.50 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.50 and 85.88 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.50 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.50 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.50 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 26,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,751.62/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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