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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 313.38 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 313.38 and 93.27 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 313.38 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/313.38 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 313.38 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 29,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228.95/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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