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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 312.69 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 312.69 and 62.22 is: 93.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 312.69 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/312.69 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 312.69 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 19,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455.57/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.31

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