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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 312.99 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 312.99 and 93.06 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 312.99 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/312.99 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 312.99 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 29,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126.85/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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