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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.63, 312.84 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.63, 312.84 and 93.07 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.63 : 312.84 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.63/312.84 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.63x = 312.84 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.63x = 29,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,116.02/208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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