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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.40 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.40 and 78.25 is: 117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.40 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.40 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.40 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 24,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445.30/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.38

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