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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 312.72 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 312.72 and 71.49 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 312.72 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/312.72 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 312.72 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 22,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.26/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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