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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.15, 313.71 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.15, 313.71 and 93.52 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.15 : 313.71 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.15/313.71 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.15x = 313.71 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.15x = 29,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,338.16/209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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