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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 313.90 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 313.90 and 111.84 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 313.90 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/313.90 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 313.90 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 35,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.58/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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