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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.44 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.44 and 72.03 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.44 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.44 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.44 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 22,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577.08/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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