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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 312.47 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 312.47 and 71.33 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 312.47 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/312.47 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 312.47 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 22,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290.31/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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