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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 312.08 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 312.08 and 71.08 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 312.08 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/312.08 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 312.08 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 22,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182.65/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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