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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 312.84 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 312.84 and 117.48 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 312.84 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/312.84 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 312.84 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 36,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,752.44/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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