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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.62 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.62 and 85.94 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.62 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.62 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.62 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 26,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780.62/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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