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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 312.08 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 312.08 and 71.12 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 312.08 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/312.08 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 312.08 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 22,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.75/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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