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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.28 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.28 and 71.25 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.28 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.28 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.28 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 22,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.91/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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