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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.90 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.90 and 111.72 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.90 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.90 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.90 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 35,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068.91/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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