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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.49 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.49 and 117.02 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.49 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.49 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.49 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 36,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567.58/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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