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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 312.24 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 312.24 and 116.83 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 312.24 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/312.24 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 312.24 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 36,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479.00/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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