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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.26 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.26 and 71.19 is: 106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.26 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.26 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.26 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 22,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229.43/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.81

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