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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 313.77 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 313.77 and 93.64 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 313.77 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/313.77 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 313.77 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 29,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,379.85/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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