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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.34 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.34 and 112.28 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.34 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.34 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.34 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 35,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294.10/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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