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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.39 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.39 and 71.28 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.39 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.39 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.39 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 22,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267.16/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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