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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 312.02 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 312.02 and 63.68 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 312.02 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/312.02 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 312.02 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 19,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869.43/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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