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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 314.36 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 314.36 and 111.94 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 314.36 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/314.36 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 314.36 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 35,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.46/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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