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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.56 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.56 and 85.99 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.56 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.56 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.56 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 26,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,789.49/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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