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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 314.33 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 314.33 and 93.97 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 314.33 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/314.33 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 314.33 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 29,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,535.55/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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