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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 313.24 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 313.24 and 71.89 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 313.24 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/313.24 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 313.24 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 22,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518.20/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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