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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 312.04 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 312.04 and 71.13 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 312.04 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/312.04 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 312.04 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 22,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195.41/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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