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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 312.78 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 312.78 and 117.23 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 312.78 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/312.78 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 312.78 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 36,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,667.20/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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