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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 313.26 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 313.26 and 80.52 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 313.26 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/313.26 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 313.26 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 25,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223.70/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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