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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 312.98 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 312.98 and 85.31 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 312.98 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/312.98 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 312.98 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 26,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700.32/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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