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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.76 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.76 and 56.52 is: 84.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.76 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.76 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.76 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 17,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,677.20/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.77

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