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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.81, 313.26 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.81, 313.26 and 64.54 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.81 : 313.26 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.81/313.26 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.81x = 313.26 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.81x = 20,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.80/208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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