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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 312.86 and 64.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 312.86 and 64.27 is: 96.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 312.86 = 64.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/312.86 = 64.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 312.86 × 64.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 20,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,107.51/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.42

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