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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 311.88 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 311.88 and 116.70 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 311.88 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/311.88 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 311.88 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 36,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,396.40/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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