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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 311.82 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 311.82 and 110.43 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 311.82 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/311.82 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 311.82 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 34,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,435.45/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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