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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 312.92 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 312.92 and 111.19 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 312.92 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/312.92 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 312.92 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 34,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,793.57/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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