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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.62 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.62 and 62.18 is: 93.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.62 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.62 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.62 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 19,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438.89/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.24

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