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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.97, 313.50 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.97, 313.50 and 72.01 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.97 : 313.50 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.97/313.50 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.97x = 313.50 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.97x = 22,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575.14/208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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