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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.30 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.30 and 80.04 is: 119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.30 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.30 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.30 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 24,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,996.49/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.97

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