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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 312.35 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 312.35 and 112.04 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 312.35 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/312.35 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 312.35 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 34,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994.74/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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