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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 311.92 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 311.92 and 93.92 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 311.92 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/311.92 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 311.92 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 29,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295.53/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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