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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.30 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.30 and 85.92 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.30 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.30 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.30 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 26,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746.90/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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