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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.87, 313.29 and 62.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.87, 313.29 and 62.62 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.87 : 313.29 = 62.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.87/313.29 = 62.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.87x = 313.29 × 62.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.87x = 19,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619.37/208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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