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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 312.48 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 312.48 and 71.39 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 312.48 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/312.48 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 312.48 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 22,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,306.38/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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