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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 314.25 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 314.25 and 112.02 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 314.25 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/314.25 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 314.25 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 35,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202.29/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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