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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 313.05 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 313.05 and 117.50 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 313.05 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/313.05 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 313.05 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 36,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,783.38/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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