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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.10 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.10 and 116.88 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.10 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.10 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.10 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 36,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,478.25/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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