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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.88 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.88 and 80.28 is: 120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.88 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.88 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.88 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 25,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,118.01/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.46

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