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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 313.41 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 313.41 and 112.70 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 313.41 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/313.41 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 313.41 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 35,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,321.31/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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