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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 312.05 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 312.05 and 71.06 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 312.05 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/312.05 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 312.05 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 22,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,173.32/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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