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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.08 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.08 and 96.93 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.08 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.08 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.08 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 30,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,247.87/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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