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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312.22 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312.22 and 116.75 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312.22 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312.22 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312.22 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 36,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452.17/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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