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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.77 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.77 and 111.52 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.77 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.77 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.77 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 34,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,991.63/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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