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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 313.17 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 313.17 and 78.83 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 313.17 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/313.17 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 313.17 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 24,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687.19/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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