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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 312.94 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 312.94 and 54.54 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 312.94 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/312.94 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 312.94 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 17,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.44/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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