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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.38 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.38 and 110.81 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.38 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.38 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.38 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 34,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,614.71/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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