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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.72 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.72 and 117.30 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.72 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.72 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.72 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 36,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682.06/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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