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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 313.04 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 313.04 and 117.38 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 313.04 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/313.04 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 313.04 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 36,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,742.48/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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