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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 312.79 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 312.79 and 71.57 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 312.79 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/312.79 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 312.79 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 22,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387.59/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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