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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 313.09 and 62.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 313.09 and 62.45 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 313.09 = 62.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/313.09 = 62.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 313.09 × 62.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 19,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,550.98/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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