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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.07 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.07 and 96.93 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.07 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.07 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.07 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 30,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248.95/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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