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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 313.36 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 313.36 and 64.62 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 313.36 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/313.36 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 313.36 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 20,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247.92/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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