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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.31, 312.26 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.31, 312.26 and 116.91 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.31 : 312.26 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.31/312.26 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.31x = 312.26 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.31x = 36,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,505.73/208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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