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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 313.32 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 313.32 and 93.37 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 313.32 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/313.32 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 313.32 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 29,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254.69/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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