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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 312.72 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 312.72 and 64.18 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 312.72 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/312.72 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 312.72 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 20,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068.49/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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