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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.25, 312.37 and 63.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.25, 312.37 and 63.97 is: 95.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.25 : 312.37 = 63.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.25/312.37 = 63.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.25x = 312.37 × 63.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.25x = 19,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.53/208.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.95

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