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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.73 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.73 and 54.40 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.73 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.73 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.73 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 17,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.51/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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