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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 314.10 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 314.10 and 93.85 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 314.10 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/314.10 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 314.10 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 29,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477.82/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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