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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 312.84 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 312.84 and 117.27 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 312.84 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/312.84 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 312.84 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 36,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686.75/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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