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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 312.39 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 312.39 and 116.87 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 312.39 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/312.39 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 312.39 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 36,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,509.02/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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