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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 311.36 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 311.36 and 85.82 is: 128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 311.36 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/311.36 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 311.36 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 26,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720.92/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.68

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