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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 311.49 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 311.49 and 85.95 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 311.49 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/311.49 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 311.49 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 26,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772.57/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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