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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.10 and 63.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.10 and 63.76 is: 95.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.10 = 63.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.10 = 63.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.10 × 63.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 19,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.50/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.63

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