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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 312.16 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 312.16 and 111.84 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 312.16 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/312.16 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 312.16 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 34,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,911.97/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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