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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 312.72 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 312.72 and 71.54 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 312.72 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/312.72 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 312.72 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 22,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.99/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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