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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 312.15 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 312.15 and 78.12 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 312.15 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/312.15 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 312.15 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 24,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385.16/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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