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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.47 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.47 and 64.14 is: 96.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.47 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.47 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.47 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 20,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.83/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.22

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