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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 313.27 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 313.27 and 111.26 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 313.27 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/313.27 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 313.27 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 34,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.42/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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