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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.48 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.48 and 111.98 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.48 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.48 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.48 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 35,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,216.54/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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