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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.60 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.60 and 112.20 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.60 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.60 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.60 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 35,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.72/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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