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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 311.94 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 311.94 and 61.72 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 311.94 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/311.94 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 311.94 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 19,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252.63/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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