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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.53 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.53 and 93.39 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.53 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.53 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.53 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 29,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,280.57/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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