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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.59 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.59 and 80.13 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.59 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.59 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.59 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 25,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047.84/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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