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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 312.58 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 312.58 and 78.41 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 312.58 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/312.58 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 312.58 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 24,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509.40/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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