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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 313.26 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 313.26 and 64.59 is: 96.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 313.26 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/313.26 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 313.26 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 20,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233.46/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.86

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