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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.19 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.19 and 54.05 is: 81.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.19 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.19 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.19 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 16,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874.51/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.08

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