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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.42 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.42 and 117.82 is: 176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.42 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.42 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.42 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 36,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,927.14/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.74

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