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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 313.04 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 313.04 and 78.64 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 313.04 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/313.04 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 313.04 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 24,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618.44/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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