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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.23 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.23 and 79.88 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.23 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.23 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.23 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 24,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,939.57/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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