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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 313.02 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 313.02 and 64.38 is: 96.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 313.02 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/313.02 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 313.02 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 20,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.23/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.57

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