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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 312.36 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 312.36 and 71.15 is: 106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 312.36 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/312.36 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 312.36 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 22,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225.22/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.76

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