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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 313.17 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 313.17 and 71.76 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 313.17 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/313.17 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 313.17 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 22,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472.17/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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