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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.42 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.42 and 78.24 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.42 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.42 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.42 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 24,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443.74/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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