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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.21, 312.27 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.21, 312.27 and 79.96 is: 119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.21 : 312.27 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.21/312.27 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.21x = 312.27 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.21x = 24,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.11/208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.92

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