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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 312.75 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 312.75 and 117.19 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 312.75 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/312.75 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 312.75 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 36,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,649.02/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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