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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.42 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.42 and 85.92 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.42 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.42 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.42 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 26,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757.21/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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