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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.08 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.08 and 80.48 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.08 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.08 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.08 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 25,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196.68/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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