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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 312.70 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 312.70 and 71.54 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 312.70 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/312.70 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 312.70 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 22,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370.56/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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