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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 313.31 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 313.31 and 78.91 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 313.31 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/313.31 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 313.31 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 24,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.29/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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