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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.18 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.18 and 85.66 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.18 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.18 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.18 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 26,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654.47/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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