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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.15, 313.79 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.15, 313.79 and 111.65 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.15 : 313.79 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.15/313.79 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.15x = 313.79 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.15x = 35,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032.53/209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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