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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 312.13 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 312.13 and 116.88 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 312.13 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/312.13 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 312.13 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 36,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,481.75/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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