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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 312.84 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 312.84 and 93.12 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 312.84 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/312.84 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 312.84 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 29,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131.66/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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