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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 311.02 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 311.02 and 93.38 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 311.02 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/311.02 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 311.02 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 29,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,041.49/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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