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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.55, 312.81 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.55, 312.81 and 71.59 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.55 : 312.81 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.55/312.81 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.55x = 312.81 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.55x = 22,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394.07/208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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