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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 313.07 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 313.07 and 117.36 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 313.07 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/313.07 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 313.07 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 36,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741.31/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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