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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.44 and 62.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.44 and 62.05 is: 93.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.44 = 62.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.44 = 62.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.44 × 62.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 19,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385.03/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.07

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