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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.86 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.86 and 112.12 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.86 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.86 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.86 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 35,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,302.61/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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