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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 312.36 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 312.36 and 78.27 is: 117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 312.36 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/312.36 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 312.36 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 24,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448.42/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.38

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