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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 313.28 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 313.28 and 85.40 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 313.28 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/313.28 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 313.28 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 26,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,752.12/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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