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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 311.98 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 311.98 and 63.70 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 311.98 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/311.98 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 311.98 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 19,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873.13/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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