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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 312.67 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 312.67 and 62.18 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 312.67 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/312.67 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 312.67 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 19,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441.74/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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