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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.17 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.17 and 71.24 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.17 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.17 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.17 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 22,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,237.07/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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