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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 313.25 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 313.25 and 62.56 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 313.25 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/313.25 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 313.25 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 19,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.04/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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