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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.65, 312.62 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.65, 312.62 and 117.39 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.65 : 312.62 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.65/312.62 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.65x = 312.62 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.65x = 36,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697.87/208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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