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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.62 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.62 and 93.68 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.62 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.62 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.62 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 29,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,379.92/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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