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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.33, 312.54 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.33, 312.54 and 71.34 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.33 : 312.54 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.33/312.54 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.33x = 312.54 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.33x = 22,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296.60/208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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