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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 312.19 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 312.19 and 78.13 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 312.19 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/312.19 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 312.19 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 24,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389.45/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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