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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 312.26 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 312.26 and 116.90 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 312.26 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/312.26 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 312.26 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 36,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,501.05/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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