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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.21, 312.36 and 63.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.21, 312.36 and 63.92 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.21 : 312.36 = 63.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.21/312.36 = 63.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.21x = 312.36 × 63.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.21x = 19,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.05/208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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