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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.54 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.54 and 71.39 is: 107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.54 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.54 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.54 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 22,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.23/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.10

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