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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 313.57 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 313.57 and 111.69 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 313.57 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/313.57 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 313.57 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 35,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023.30/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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