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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 313.89 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 313.89 and 93.71 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 313.89 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/313.89 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 313.89 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 29,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,414.63/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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