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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.51 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.51 and 64.72 is: 97.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.51 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.51 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.51 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 20,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.37/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.09

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