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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.57, 312.87 and 64.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.57, 312.87 and 64.30 is: 96.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.57 : 312.87 = 64.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.57/312.87 = 64.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.57x = 312.87 × 64.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.57x = 20,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117.54/208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.45

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