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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 313.16 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 313.16 and 117.72 is: 176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 313.16 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/313.16 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 313.16 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 36,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,864.61/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.48

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