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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.13 and 71.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.13 and 71.83 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.13 = 71.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.13 = 71.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.13 × 71.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 22,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.82/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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