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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 312.90 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 312.90 and 112.50 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 312.90 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/312.90 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 312.90 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 35,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201.25/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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