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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 312.86 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 312.86 and 117.45 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 312.86 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/312.86 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 312.86 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 36,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,745.70/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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