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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.67 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.67 and 71.53 is: 107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.67 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.67 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.67 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 22,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365.29/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.28

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