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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 312.61 and 64.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 312.61 and 64.12 is: 96.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 312.61 = 64.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/312.61 = 64.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 312.61 × 64.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 20,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044.55/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.19

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