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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 312.19 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 312.19 and 78.12 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 312.19 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/312.19 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 312.19 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 24,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388.09/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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