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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.30 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.30 and 71.27 is: 106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.30 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.30 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.30 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 22,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257.62/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.86

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