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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.84 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.84 and 80.36 is: 120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.84 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.84 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.84 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 25,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139.82/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.56

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