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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 314.26 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 314.26 and 93.88 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 314.26 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/314.26 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 314.26 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 29,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,500.92/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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