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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 312.75 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 312.75 and 64.18 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 312.75 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/312.75 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 312.75 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 20,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071.51/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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