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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 311.82 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 311.82 and 70.96 is: 106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 311.82 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/311.82 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 311.82 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 22,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,126.75/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.36

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