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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 312.59 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 312.59 and 112.18 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 312.59 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/312.59 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 312.59 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 35,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066.35/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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