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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 314.41 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 314.41 and 112.06 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 314.41 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/314.41 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 314.41 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 35,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232.22/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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