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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.09 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.09 and 71.13 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.09 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.09 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.09 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 22,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198.96/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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