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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.51 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.51 and 112.35 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.51 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.51 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.51 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 35,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,335.20/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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