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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 312.07 and 53.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 312.07 and 53.98 is: 80.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 312.07 = 53.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/312.07 = 53.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 312.07 × 53.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 16,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845.54/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.96

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