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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 313.05 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 313.05 and 93.08 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 313.05 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/313.05 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 313.05 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 29,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,138.69/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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