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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 313.02 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 313.02 and 111.14 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 313.02 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/313.02 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 313.02 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 34,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,788.27/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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