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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.88 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.88 and 112.32 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.88 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.88 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.88 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 35,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142.68/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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