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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 313.02 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 313.02 and 64.40 is: 96.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 313.02 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/313.02 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 313.02 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 20,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156.92/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.58

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