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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.52 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.52 and 113.12 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.52 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.52 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.52 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 35,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.38/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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