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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 311.96 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 311.96 and 71.12 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 311.96 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/311.96 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 311.96 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 22,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186.60/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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