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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 312.01 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 312.01 and 111.80 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 312.01 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/312.01 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 312.01 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 34,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880.88/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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