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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 312.11 and 78.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 312.11 and 78.05 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 312.11 = 78.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/312.11 = 78.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 312.11 × 78.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 24,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360.19/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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