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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 313.14 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 313.14 and 112.55 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 313.14 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/313.14 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 313.14 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 35,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242.34/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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