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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 313.96 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 313.96 and 112.04 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 313.96 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/313.96 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 313.96 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 35,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176.08/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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