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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 312.88 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 312.88 and 71.68 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 312.88 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/312.88 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 312.88 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 22,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426.37/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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