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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.67 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.67 and 117.14 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.67 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.67 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.67 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 36,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626.16/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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