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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 312.51 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 312.51 and 64.09 is: 96.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 312.51 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/312.51 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 312.51 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 20,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.20/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.10

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