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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 313.17 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 313.17 and 64.55 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 313.17 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/313.17 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 313.17 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 20,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.56/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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