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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312.30 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312.30 and 116.84 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312.30 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312.30 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312.30 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 36,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,487.57/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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