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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.92 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.92 and 63.64 is: 95.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.92 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.92 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.92 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 19,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,850.59/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.45

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