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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 312.16 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 312.16 and 115.62 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 312.16 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/312.16 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 312.16 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 36,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,090.09/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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