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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 312.74 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 312.74 and 78.46 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 312.74 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/312.74 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 312.74 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 24,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537.19/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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