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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 313.23 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 313.23 and 93.21 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 313.23 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/313.23 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 313.23 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 29,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196.17/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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