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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.71 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.71 and 62.24 is: 93.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.71 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.71 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.71 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 19,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461.20/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.33

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