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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 313.15 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 313.15 and 85.35 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 313.15 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/313.15 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 313.15 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 26,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.93/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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