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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 312.55 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 312.55 and 115.63 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 312.55 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/312.55 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 312.55 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 36,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,139.09/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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