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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 312.57 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 312.57 and 112.14 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 312.57 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/312.57 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 312.57 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 35,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051.60/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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