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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 313.23 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 313.23 and 112.64 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 313.23 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/313.23 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 313.23 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 35,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,282.23/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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