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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.12 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.12 and 116.82 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.12 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.12 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.12 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 36,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.86/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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