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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 312.20 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 312.20 and 78.16 is: 117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 312.20 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/312.20 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 312.20 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 24,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,401.55/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.29

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