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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 313.02 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 313.02 and 112.50 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 313.02 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/313.02 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 313.02 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 35,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214.75/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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