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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 312.66 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 312.66 and 69.55 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 312.66 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/312.66 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 312.66 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 21,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,746.89/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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