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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 312.87 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 312.87 and 71.62 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 312.87 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/312.87 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 312.87 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 22,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407.44/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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