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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.26 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.26 and 112.75 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.26 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.26 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.26 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 35,320.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,320.07/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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