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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 313 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 313 and 71.72 is: 107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 313 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/313 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 313 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 22,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448.36/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.59

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