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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 313.77 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 313.77 and 93.68 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 313.77 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/313.77 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 313.77 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 29,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393.97/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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