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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 312.50 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 312.50 and 64.10 is: 96.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 312.50 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/312.50 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 312.50 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 20,030.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.93/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.12

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