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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.66 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.66 and 112.26 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.66 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.66 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.66 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 35,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,099.21/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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