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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 313.46 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 313.46 and 79 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 313.46 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/313.46 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 313.46 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 24,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763.34/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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