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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.99, 313.47 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.99, 313.47 and 71.98 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.99 : 313.47 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.99/313.47 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.99x = 313.47 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.99x = 22,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563.57/208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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