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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 313.24 and 62.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 313.24 and 62.58 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 313.24 = 62.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/313.24 = 62.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 313.24 × 62.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 19,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602.56/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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