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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 312.96 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 312.96 and 71.76 is: 107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 312.96 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/312.96 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 312.96 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 22,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458.01/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.57

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