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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 312.57 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 312.57 and 117.12 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 312.57 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/312.57 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 312.57 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 36,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,608.20/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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