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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 313.09 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 313.09 and 71.77 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 313.09 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/313.09 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 313.09 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 22,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469.51/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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