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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 313.34 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 313.34 and 112.68 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 313.34 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/313.34 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 313.34 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 35,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,307.15/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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