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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 313.29 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 313.29 and 93.31 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 313.29 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/313.29 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 313.29 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 29,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233.09/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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