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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 312.92 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 312.92 and 117.44 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 312.92 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/312.92 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 312.92 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 36,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.32/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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