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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 313.88 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 313.88 and 111.85 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 313.88 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/313.88 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 313.88 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 35,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.13/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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