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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 312.65 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 312.65 and 80.21 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 312.65 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/312.65 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 312.65 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 25,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,077.26/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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