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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 312.74 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 312.74 and 71.61 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 312.74 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/312.74 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 312.74 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 22,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394.05/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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