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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.68 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.68 and 117.09 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.68 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.68 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.68 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 36,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,611.70/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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