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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 313.11 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 313.11 and 71.87 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 313.11 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/313.11 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 313.11 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 22,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501.65/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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