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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.88 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.88 and 112.43 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.88 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.88 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.88 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 35,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,400.38/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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