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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 313.78 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 313.78 and 93.69 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 313.78 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/313.78 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 313.78 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 29,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,398.23/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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