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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 313.05 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 313.05 and 78.66 is: 118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 313.05 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/313.05 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 313.05 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 24,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624.51/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.00

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