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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 313.20 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 313.20 and 85.41 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 313.20 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/313.20 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 313.20 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 26,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750.41/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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