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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.35 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.35 and 63.96 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.35 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.35 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.35 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 19,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,977.59/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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