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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.71 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.71 and 117.81 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.71 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.71 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.71 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 36,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,958.18/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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