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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 312.26 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 312.26 and 71.22 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 312.26 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/312.26 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 312.26 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 22,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,239.97/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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