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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.97 and 64.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.97 and 64.41 is: 96.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.97 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.97 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.97 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 20,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158.40/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.58

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