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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 312.60 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 312.60 and 71.42 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 312.60 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/312.60 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 312.60 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 22,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325.89/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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