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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 313.13 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 313.13 and 78.80 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 313.13 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/313.13 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 313.13 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 24,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675.22/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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