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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 311.99 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 311.99 and 116.97 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 311.99 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/311.99 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 311.99 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 36,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492.89/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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