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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.12 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.12 and 110.76 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.12 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.12 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.12 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 34,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570.41/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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