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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.12 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.12 and 63.72 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.12 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.12 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.12 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 19,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,888.29/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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