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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 311.93 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 311.93 and 116.73 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 311.93 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/311.93 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 311.93 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 36,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,411.01/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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