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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.61 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.61 and 62.12 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.61 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.61 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.61 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 19,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420.08/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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