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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 313.88 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 313.88 and 93.71 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 313.88 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/313.88 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 313.88 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 29,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411.66/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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