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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 312.84 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 312.84 and 112.50 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 312.84 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/312.84 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 312.84 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 35,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194.50/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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