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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.26 and 78.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.26 and 78.20 is: 117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.26 = 78.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.26 = 78.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.26 × 78.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 24,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,418.73/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.22

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