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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 314.90 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 314.90 and 112.37 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 314.90 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/314.90 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 314.90 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 35,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385.54/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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