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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 311.75 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 311.75 and 111.75 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 311.75 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/311.75 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 311.75 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 34,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,837.50/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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