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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.39, 312.30 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.39, 312.30 and 112.27 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.39 : 312.30 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.39/312.30 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.39x = 312.30 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.39x = 35,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061.92/208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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