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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 311.92 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 311.92 and 116.76 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 311.92 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/311.92 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 311.92 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 36,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,417.64/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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