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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.78 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.78 and 78.49 is: 117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.78 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.78 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.78 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 24,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550.10/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.76

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