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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 312.86 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 312.86 and 71.63 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 312.86 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/312.86 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 312.86 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 22,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.44/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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