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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 313.78 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 313.78 and 93.73 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 313.78 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/313.78 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 313.78 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 29,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410.60/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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