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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.63 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.63 and 64.13 is: 96.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.63 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.63 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.63 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 20,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047.16/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.19

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