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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 313.32 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 313.32 and 117.65 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 313.32 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/313.32 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 313.32 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 36,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,862.10/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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