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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.42 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.42 and 112.95 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.42 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.42 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.42 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 35,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,398.94/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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