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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 311.94 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 311.94 and 116.76 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 311.94 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/311.94 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 311.94 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 36,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,422.11/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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