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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.93 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.93 and 111.12 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.93 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.93 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.93 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 34,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,772.78/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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