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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 313.14 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 313.14 and 64.47 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 313.14 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/313.14 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 313.14 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 20,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187.81/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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