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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.89 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.89 and 71.60 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.89 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.89 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.89 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 22,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402.92/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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