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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 314.24 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 314.24 and 93.85 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 314.24 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/314.24 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 314.24 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 29,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491.42/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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