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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.21 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.21 and 112.01 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.21 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.21 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.21 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 35,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194.02/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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