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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 312.24 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 312.24 and 71.20 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 312.24 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/312.24 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 312.24 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 22,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230.29/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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