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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.98 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.98 and 80.38 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.98 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.98 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.98 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 25,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155.77/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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