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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.21, 311.88 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.21, 311.88 and 116.89 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.21 : 311.88 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.21/311.88 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.21x = 311.88 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.21x = 36,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455.65/208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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