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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 313.55 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 313.55 and 93.44 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 313.55 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/313.55 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 313.55 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 29,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,296.08/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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