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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.12 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.12 and 112 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.12 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.12 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.12 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 34,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957.44/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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