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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 313.08 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 313.08 and 64.47 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 313.08 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/313.08 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 313.08 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 20,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,184.27/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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