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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 312.12 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 312.12 and 79.86 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 312.12 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/312.12 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 312.12 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 24,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.90/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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