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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.40 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.40 and 117.01 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.40 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.40 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.40 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 36,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553.92/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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