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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 313.02 and 64.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 313.02 and 64.39 is: 96.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 313.02 = 64.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/313.02 = 64.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 313.02 × 64.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 20,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.36/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.59

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