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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 312.99 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 312.99 and 62.42 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 312.99 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/312.99 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 312.99 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 19,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536.84/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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