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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.14 and 63.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.14 and 63.85 is: 95.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.14 = 63.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.14 = 63.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.14 × 63.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 19,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930.14/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.76

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