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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.84 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.84 and 64.28 is: 96.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.84 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.84 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.84 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 20,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109.36/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.42

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