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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.12 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.12 and 112.02 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.12 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.12 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.12 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 35,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187.72/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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