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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 313.14 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 313.14 and 80.60 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 313.14 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/313.14 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 313.14 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 25,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,239.08/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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