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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 313.93 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 313.93 and 93.88 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 313.93 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/313.93 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 313.93 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 29,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,470.76/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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