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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 313.20 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 313.20 and 93.16 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 313.20 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/313.20 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 313.20 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 29,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177.71/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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