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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 313.20 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 313.20 and 71.88 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 313.20 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/313.20 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 313.20 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 22,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512.82/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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