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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.38 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.38 and 112.05 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.38 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.38 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.38 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 35,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,002.18/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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