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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 313.14 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 313.14 and 117.52 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 313.14 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/313.14 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 313.14 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 36,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800.21/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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