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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.44 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.44 and 80.72 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.44 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.44 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.44 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 25,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300.88/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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