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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 312.69 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 312.69 and 64.18 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 312.69 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/312.69 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 312.69 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 20,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068.44/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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