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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 314.85 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 314.85 and 112.36 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 314.85 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/314.85 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 314.85 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 35,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,376.55/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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