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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.59 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.59 and 69.59 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.59 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.59 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.59 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 21,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,751.23/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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