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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.34, 312.56 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.34, 312.56 and 71.39 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.34 : 312.56 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.34/312.56 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.34x = 312.56 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.34x = 22,312.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.27/208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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